AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFertiliser Efficiency: Sri Lanka urged countries to reduce nitrogen losses rather than simply cut fertiliser use, noting that much of the nutrient applied never reaches crops. Food Trade: The UK and EU are nearing a draft deal to ease post-Brexit checks and paperwork, potentially restoring access for products including seed potatoes and shellfish. Export Pressure: South Africa is seeking new markets after losing preferential US trade access under AGOA, a setback expected to affect some agricultural exporters. Farm Investment: A former IFPRI chief warned Southeast Asian governments are not backing food-security ambitions with enough agricultural spending. Climate Stress: Drought in Fiji’s Sigatoka region is leaving farmers short of water and animal feed, forcing some to sell livestock. Seafood and Livelihoods: An investigation into Senegal’s fishmeal industry reports that processing whole fish for export can undermine local food supplies and coastal livelihoods. Conflict Prevention: Kano State says demarcating 1,270 kilometres of cattle routes has helped reduce clashes between farmers and herders.
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